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2. <br />inside WS -ITI or higher watersheds. There were <br />assurances from DOT staff and the representative from <br />the Federal Highway Administration that such practices <br />were being,followed along the interstates. A follow - <br />up phone call for clarification to DOT indicated that <br />such practices were instituted primarily during <br />construction, but that permanent BMPs such as those <br />discussed in the CDM study were not the norm. An <br />inquiry is being made to the Design Branch of NCDOT to <br />see if any permanent BMPs have been incorporated into <br />Project 2 -304 (eight- laning I -85) or if new watershed <br />standards from the Division of Environmental <br />Management might require same. <br />The final Orange County TIP item was project R -2538, <br />Feasibility Study on Widening N.C. 54. The TAC voted <br />unanimously to support the County's request that it be <br />removed from the TIP. <br />In reference to a Regional Bicycle Plan for Orange <br />and Durham Counties, the TAC has previously approved <br />solicitation of consultant proposals. It was <br />originally thought the project would cost about <br />$30,000 and a funding plan was developed for DCHC <br />local governments considering participation in the <br />project. The original funding distribution had Orange <br />Contributing $5,167.50. The Town of Carrboro has <br />since declined to participate, thus increasing the <br />County's share to $6,025. <br />Two consultant proposals have been received and the <br />cost /estimated hours on both greatly exceed $30,000. <br />The current plan is to meet with both consultants to <br />be sure they understand what was being asked for in <br />the request for proposals and to see if there is room <br />for negotiation in terms of total project cost. The <br />attached memo to Dr. Gordon details Planning Staff <br />actions on the proposal to date. <br />RECOMMENDATION: Receive as information. <br />DK9:5- 6TAC.DOC <br />